Chimera
Duncan Sheik Lyrics


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Born Scorpio boy
Chased by storms
Always safe

Rush out of bed
Tornado is dead
In its wake, sunlight
The land in uproot

Taken down south
To a hurricane town
Fallen down bombs
Wishing for snowbound home

Robbed by time
The shadows of birds
Fortunes won and lost
And still, I'm wandering




Wandering
Wandering

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Duncan Sheik's song "Chimera" tell a story of a Scorpio boy who has always been followed by chaos and storms. However, despite this turmoil, he has always managed to stay safe. The first two lines of the song set the scene for the rest of the story, describing the turbulent life of the singer. However, the next few lines provide a glimmer of hope with the wake of the storm and the arrival of sunlight. But this hope is short-lived, as the land is uprooted and the Scorpio boy is taken down south to a hurricane town where bombs have fallen. He longs for the comfort of his home, now lost in the chaos.


The final lines of the song describe the state of the Scorpio boy's life. He has been robbed by time, and the shadows of birds haunt him. He has won and lost fortunes, but he is still wandering, trying to find a sense of peace and stability. The song is a powerful commentary on the chaos and unpredictability of life and the desire for a sense of belonging and stability. It is a deeply reflective and introspective piece that invites the listener to consider their own search for peace amidst the storm of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Born Scorpio boy
I was born as a Scorpio and that defines a part of who I am.


Chased by storms
My life has been tumultuous, difficult, and full of challenges that I had to overcome.


Always safe
Despite facing many storms, I have always managed to find safety and security.


Rush out of bed
I wake up quickly and with purpose.


Tornado is dead
The destructive force that once threatened me is now gone.


In its wake, sunlight
The aftermath of the storm is filled with a newfound clarity and brightness.


The land in uproot
Despite the calm after the storm, everything has been changed and uprooted.


Taken down south
I was brought to a different location, one that was vastly different from what I knew before.


To a hurricane town
This new location is frequently affected by hurricanes, representing the challenges and chaos I faced there.


Fallen down bombs
I experienced traumatic and explosive events that shook my world.


Wishing for snowbound home
Despite the challenges I faced in my past home, I long for its familiarity and comfort.


Robbed by time
As time passes, I feel that I am losing parts of myself and my life experiences.


The shadows of birds
Memories and ghosts of my past continue to haunt me, even when they are not physically present.


Fortunes won and lost
I have experienced both success and failure in my life.


And still, I'm wandering
Despite everything that has happened, I continue to search and explore, knowing that my journey is not yet over.


Wandering
I am constantly seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and connections in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DUNCAN SHEIK

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